Contumely and Jibe

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Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.

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Jibe and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jibe" instead a noun "Contumely".

Nearby Word: contumelious

Jibe noun - An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.

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Contumely and jibe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Jibe".

Nearby Words: jibing, jibed

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